Level: Beginning / Intermediate
Instructor: Janet Schaus
October 2 – 23 (4 Thursdays)
1 – 3:30 pm
$167 CAE member / $185 non-member
Minimum 5 / Maximum 16

Discover the joy and versatility of watercolor in this welcoming class designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their foundational skills. Watercolor is a medium full of spontaneity, light, and beauty—and this class will help you feel confident using it.

Through weekly demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized instruction, you’ll explore the essential techniques, tools, and creative possibilities of watercolor painting. We’ll work with florals and simple still life objects to learn core concepts like composition, value, color theory, and brush handling.

Whether you’re just starting or hoping to solidify your basics, this class will give you the building blocks to grow as a watercolor artist—and hopefully inspire a lifelong love for the medium. Painting outside of class is encouraged to support your progress and personal style development.

RECOMMENDED SUPPLY LIST:

Please bring these supplies with you to the first class. If you already have materials, feel free to use them!

● Cold-pressed, 100% COTTON watercolor paper, 140# – Size 7″ x 10″ or 9″ x 12″
● Round Brushes – #4 or #6 and #8 or #10 – preferably natural fiber
● Large round – size 12 or 14, or “mop” brush – size 10 or 12
● Paint Palette – metal, ceramic, or plastic
● Watercolor paints – Winsor & Newton PROFESSIONAL series tubes are my preference if you are buying new – or bring what you have
● Tubes or pans: ○ Burnt Sienna ○ Burnt Umber ○ Sepia ○ Alizarin Crimson ○ Cadmium Red ○ Permanent Rose ○ Lemon yellow ○ Cadmium yellow ○ Raw Sienna ○ Cerulean Blue ○ Cobalt Blue ○ Ultramarine blue ○ Paynes Grey
● Pencil and kneaded Eraser
● Jar or Container for water
● Spray Bottle of water
● Paper Towels
● A piece of board slightly larger than your paper – varying sizes of Masonite boards can be found at hobby stores, art stores or home improvement stores (large pieces can be cut down). Foam core board or heavy cardboard also work
● Artists tape, ¾”, white or black (acid free – not masking or painters tape)